It's difficult to get a favorable consensus on a restaurant. Difficult, but not impossible.

Lago Dora Ristorante opened in Tavares in the spring of 2016 and diners' glowing reviews are piling up.

The brick oven and colorful mosaic tables are the focal point of the inviting modern space, but the food steals the show. Their lunch menu features ten fresh dishes all priced at $7.50, including chicken alfredo, spaghetti with perfectly seasoned meatballs, shrimp diavolo and their popular 10" margherita pizza. To accommodate the nearby courthouse employees, the restaurant strives to get lunch guests in and out within forty-five minutes if they need to return to work.

It's no surprise the food is getting such high marks. The owner, Deshaun Scott, was the original chef of Tasso when it received great reviews. Not only is Scott a good chef, but his humble personality and welcoming smile light up the place.